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Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Japanese art glass foo dog / lion sculpture / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in
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Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight
Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

Small Japanese Art Glass Foo Dog / Lion Sculpture / Paperweight

$150
H 2.75 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
the Foo Dog surrounded by smaller cubs suggests themes of guardianship and family, making this rug a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design

Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design

$39,691
W 133.86 in L 145.67 in
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
mirror images of each other. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, while the other holds a small foo dog cub
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 16cm

$300 / set
H 6.3 in W 1.58 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Located in New York, NY
in masterfully executed high relief. These larger Foo Dog playfully sniff the noses of smaller Foo
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Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Gold

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Decorated Porcelain Vases w/ Foo Dog Handles 1800s

$30,400 Sale Price / set
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H 35.5 in Dm 14 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderful pair of vintage Chinese Foo dog statues converted into small table lamps. These dog
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp
Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

Pair of Vintage Chinese Fu Dog Lamp

$3,200 / set
H 16.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Located in Norwood, NJ
underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of a large Foo lion above a smaller Foo dog
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase
Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

Antique Chinese Celadon Blue And White Vase

$1,275
H 22.75 in Dm 9 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Smoking Pipe
Located in Pomona, CA
collectible, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. P.S. two small Jade Foo Dog pendant are NOT original stand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Smoking Pipe
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Smoking Pipe

Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Smoking Pipe

$550
H 2.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
like a coolies hat with a small golden foo dog holding court of his own. This piece is in excellent
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Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century
Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century

Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, Early 19th Century

$2,500
H 10 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

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Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese bronze censer with lion foo dog (Shishi). In japan, censer is one of the three Buddhist
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20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s
Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

Japanese Bronze Shishi Lion Foo Dog Small Incense Burner, 1960s

H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog
Located in Fossano, IT
A small jade figure of a foo dog, China, 19th century or earlier.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog
Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog

Small Jade Figure of a Foo Dog

H 1.19 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small gilt metal Foo Dog lamp, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s
Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

Small Gilt Metal Foo Dog Lamp, 1950s

H 15 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues
Located in Chicago, IL
studs, floral neck adornments, swooping half circle whiskers, with a checked ball under and small foo
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Ceramics

Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues
Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues

Large Pair Signed Emerald Green Ceramic Foo Dog Statues

H 18.5 in W 19 in D 9 in
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
other. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, while the other is restraining a small foo dog cub. These
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm
Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

Pair of Blue Glazed Foo Dog Temple Lion Figurines 18cm

H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
A charming pair of blue Foo Dog figurines, small temple lions, made of turquoise-glazed Chinese
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain
Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

Pair of Blue Foo Dog Statues Temple Lion Chinese Porcelain

H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Located in Milford, NH
playing with a smaller foo dog at its feet, and the other dog playing with a ball. Presented on a pair of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs
Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dogs

H 20.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.5 in
Japanese Imari Jar
Located in Manhasset, NY
is also a foo dog motif. Small missing piece on top.
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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Imari Jar
Japanese Imari Jar

Japanese Imari Jar

H 20 in W 14 in
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Located in Somis, CA
from lion masks. The cover is pierced with a ruyi design, surmounted by a small foo dog. The finely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog
Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

Bronze Censer with Foo Dog

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Located in Somis, CA
base that makes it more stabile and attractive. It is large enough to be used as a small table. Foo dog
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk
Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

Large Painted Box with Foo Dog, Antique Trunk

H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Located in Somis, CA
with a scroll and chrysanthemum design, surmounted by a small foo dog on guard. The vessel is raised on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner
Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

Bronze Tripod Censer Foo Dog Lion Incense Burner

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
color determination. One foo dog has its paw on a ball, the other holds a small foo dog cub in check
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm
Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

Large Couple Foo Dogs Temple Lions Turquoise Ceramic 25cm

H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
up the body of the vase with further painted figures to the neck and with small Foo dog handles
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century
Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century

Large Antique Chinese Craguel Glaze Warrior Vase, 19th Century

H 18.12 in Dm 7.49 in
Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations
Located in New York, NY
designs. The five-piece set is complete with two large covered vases with gilt foo-dog finials, two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations
Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations

Chinese Porcelain Puce Ground 5 Piece Garniture Set with Floral Decorations

H 14 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Small porcelain Foo dog, light blue color. Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog
Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

Early 20th Century Porcelain Chinese Sculpture Foo Dog

H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of small wooden Foo dog statuettes, retaining their original painted surface.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs
Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

Carved and Polychromed Foo Dogs

H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
motif all-over, featuring a foo dog sculpture on the lid and small foo dog heads around the top of the
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Jars

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif
19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif

19th Century Blue and White Temple Jar with Bird Motif

H 18 in Dm 10.25 in
PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.
Located in Atlanta, GA
in underglaze blue painting and delicate gilding. The lid has a small "foo-dog" ornament pleasantly
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.
PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.

PAIR of 18th Century "Mandarin" Scalloped Vases & Covers, Rare.

H 13.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s small-scaled, glazed ceramic blue foo dog statue/sculpture.
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20th Century Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue
1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

1960s Small Blue Glazed Ceramic Foo Dog Statue

H 6 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

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Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Jade

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif

$375
H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of 16 antique plaster cameos and intaglios of French and English origin presented in a wooden tray, supplied loose. These 19th century plaster cameos each display...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Architectural Models

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Plaster, Wood, Pine

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos
Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos

Collection of Antique Neoclassical Plaster Cameos

$930
H 0.79 in W 15.56 in D 10.24 in
Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Chinese blue and white covered ginger jar.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar
Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar

Chinese Blue and White Covered Ginger Jar

$650
H 5.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * A round scalloped bowl on foot made in pewter * Designer: Just Andersen * M...
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Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Scalloped Pedestal Pewter Bowl by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

$721
H 3.94 in Dm 6.3 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
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English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820

$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eye catching highly carved sculptural dragon armchair. Japanese dragon motif carried throughout arms and chair with fantastic detailed hand carvings. Victorian era cabriole legs fini...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

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Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair
Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

Japanese Export Carved Dragon Chair

$2,800
H 34 in W 27 in D 19 in
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar
Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Jar

$190
H 1.5 in Dm 2 in
Art Deco Diskometal Fish Vase made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
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Art Deco Diskometal Fish Vase made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Art Deco Diskometal Fish Vase made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Art Deco Diskometal Fish Vase made by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

$721
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
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Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s

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Boch Frères Keramis, Art Deco Vase, Belgium, circa 1925

Boch Frères Keramis, Art Deco Vase, Belgium, circa 1925

$2,400
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An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
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An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

An English Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Bureau Cabinet, 18th Century

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Located in Somis, CA
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Japanese Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Ginger Jar

Japanese Miniature Hand Painted Porcelain Ginger Jar

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Foo Dog Small For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal foo dog small for your home. Each foo dog small for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stone and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect foo dog small — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each foo dog small bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made foo dog small over the years, but those crafted by Jaru and Rose China are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Foo Dog Small?

Prices for a foo dog small start at $210 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $2,850.
Questions About Foo Dog Small
  • What are foo dogs made of?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional foo dogs, also known as fu dogs and lion dogs, are made from stone. Foo dogs are traditional Chinese ornaments believed to be guardians of the home, with pairs being displayed at the entrances. Shop a wide selection of authentic foo dogs through 1stDibs.
  • What is the meaning of foo dogs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What the meaning of foo dog artwork is largely comes down to personal interpretation. Traditionally, the figures, also called guardian lions, represent protection, success, wealth and good fortune. Because they originate from China, the lion-dog hybrid creatures sometimes symbolize Chinese culture. On 1stDibs, find a variety of foo dog artwork.
  • Is a foo dog a lion?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, foo dogs are lions. Foo dogs are believed to be Chinese guardian lions and are typically made of stone. Foo dogs are often displayed in pairs outside of entrances to act as guardians for the home. Shop a selection of foo dogs on 1stDibs.
  • What do Chinese foo dogs represent?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese foo dogs are called “shishi” in China, which translates to “stone lion”. Shishi were traditionally placed in pairs outside of palaces, offices, temples and bridges to protect the home from evil spirits. Browse a selection of antique foo dog sculptures on 1stDibs.

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